Paint the Cars Art Activity

Ready for some artsy fun? Let’s paint the cars!

The obsession with painting toys is real. And why shouldn’t it be? Painting toys is an awesome “make it to nap time activity” and an even better “how are we going to get from naps to dinner?” activity. This round… we decided to paint the cars.

What you need to know about painting toys

Kids are amazing with understanding context and understanding that rules vary. They know they can scoop and dump water in the bathtub, but that doesn’t mean they’re splashing water at the dinner table. They get the difference.

It’s the same with painting toys – they understand that this is a fun activity when it’s an activity…it’s not an everyday kind of thing.

And BONUS: it heads kids off at the pass.

My kids have never drawn on walls or marked up toys, and I believe that has a lot to do with activities like this. They have a chance to get that curiosity out in a safe way and under watchful supervision.

We’re giving them an inch, so they don’t feel like they need to run a mile.